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Time for Ziedonis 2016. 03.05.2016.
On 3 May 2016 the third “Time for Ziedonis” awards ceremony was held. All five received a statuette of Imants Ziedonis and a cash prize worth EUR 3,000, which is provided by philanthropists Boris and Ināra Teterev.
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On 3 May, at Imants Ziedonis’ birthday, the third “Time for Ziedonis” awards ceremony was held. Awards were presented in five fields: Regional Research, Science, Children and Adolescents, Economics and Literature.
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All five received a statuette of Imants Ziedonis designed by sculptor Olga Šilova and a cash prize worth EUR 3,000, which is provided by philanthropists Boris and Ināra Teterev. Pictured: award-winner Riga State 1st Gymnasium Latvian language and literature teacher Daiga Zirnīte (nomination category - Literature).
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“We are especially moved by the fact that the winners have been nominated by the public, meaning that their work has been noticed and recognised. This award and the support of our foundation are a celebration of the abilities of the award-winners and their desire to multiply the beauty of our native land,” comments philanthropist Ināra Teterev. Pictured: award-winner Sigulda District Innovation Centre Mechatronics Group inspiration Andris Jenerts (nomination category - Children and Adolescents).
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Pictured: award-winner LUA professor and LU senior researcher Egils Stalidzāns (nomination category - Science).
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Imants Ziedonis’ "Viegli" Foundation established the awards in 2014, in order to inspire, recognise and celebrate innovation, as well as the values most cherished by poet Imants Ziedonis. Pictured: Rūjiena Art School Director Jānis Galzons (nomination category - Regional Research).
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In the personality of every candidate, excellence, passion, a sense of mission, character, success and independence is being seeked. Pictured: award-winner and owner of Ķelmēni Farm, Juris Paulovičs (nomination category - Economics).
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